The Pig Museum in Stuttgart is a place where pigs became art objects (25 photos)
On farms, animals are often not given names — to avoid getting attached. But in Stuttgart, a former slaughterhouse has done the exact opposite, turning its dark past into an unusual museum dedicated to history, art, and… the cult of the pig. 
Today, it houses about 42,000 exhibits — from ancient artifacts to golden statues. And yes, there’s a restaurant with tons of pork. Ironic? You bet!
From a slaughterhouse to a museum: an unexpected transformation 
The museum is styled as a trendy loft, but with a hint of an industrial past. 25 thematic halls are hidden as if behind the doors of wooden boxes - like surprises in an advent calendar:
a hall of piggy banks - nostalgia for childhood;
a golden pig - a giant rotating statue, dazzling with its shine;
a historical section - from the first domesticated pigs in Turkey (9,000 years ago!) to modern breeds. 
It has everything: paintings, sculptures, toys, advertising posters, and even pigs in pop culture. After visiting, even the most ardent bacon lover will start to look at these animals differently.
Finale with a chop 
On the first floor there is a restaurant that serves... almost everything. From steaks to sausages - a full set of "homage" to the main character of the museum. 
It's weird, cute and a little absurd. But where else can you first admire a golden pig and then enjoy a cutlet from its real relative? Perhaps only in Stuttgart, since apparently no one else has thought of this. 
Moreover, the museum halls really resemble a quest (you open the box, and there is another pig surprise) and will not leave indifferent those who love unusual museums, irony and pigs in any form. 
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